Can 3D body scanners help with weight loss, fitness?

New high-tech body scanning technology creates 3D computer models to help dieters track their progress

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/3d-body-scanners-weight-loss-fitness/

How This Couple Lost 300 Pounds Together in a Year

See this duo’s amazing transformation after supporting each other in their journey to better health.

From: http://www.webmd.com/features/how-this-couple-lost-300-pounds-in-one-year?src=RSS_PUBLIC

3D body scans at the gym

The latest high-tech fitness trend involves getting full-body 3D scans at the gym to track weight loss and muscle building. Wendy Gillette reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/3d-body-scans-at-the-gym/

Couple's close encounter with "huge" wolf goes viral

Man used his car to help guide the wolf back into the woods

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/minnesota-couples-encounter-with-huge-wolf-in-daylight-goes-viral/

E-Cigs Cut Smokers’ Levels of Toxic Chemicals

E-Cigarette smokers reduce their levels of toxic chemicals and carcinogens compared to regular smokers.

From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20170209/ecigs-cut-smokers-level-of-toxic-chemicals?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Listicle Large Image Embed Test Article

Listicle Large Image Embed Test Article

From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/listicle-large-image-embed-test-article?src=RSS_PUBLIC

GKAS in Brownsburg, Indiana, treats 20 children

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/february/gkas-in-brownsburg-indiana-treats-20-children

Mobile app helps dentists measure sound levels in the office

Dentists have a new way to help reduce the chance of occupational noise-induced hearing loss with an app released Jan. 17 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/february/mobile-app-helps-dentists-measure-sound-levels-in-the-office

Mom's warning to parents after cold turns serious for newborn

Mother shares videos of daughter's symptoms on Facebook to help other parents identify serious health issue

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mom-thought-newborn-had-cold-then-she-noticed-signs-of-something-more-serious/

Is it Parkinson's or something else? Blood test might help

By measuring a particular blood protein, doctors may be able to distinguish Parkinson's disease from some similar disorders, new research suggests

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/is-it-parkinsons-or-something-else-blood-test-might-help/

First-Born Children More Intelligent: Study

It could be because they get extra parental attention in early life, research suggests

From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20170209/first-born-intelligence?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Skimp on Sleep and You Just May Wind Up Sick

Study of twins showed when someone is sleep-deprived, immune system weakens

From: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20170209/skimp-on-sleep-and-you-just-may-wind-up-sick?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Many Women Skip Mammograms After False Positive

But imaging experts stress that doing so may raise risk for actual breast cancer

From: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20170209/many-women-skip-mammograms-after-false-positive-result?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Plaque in young arteries may signal heart attack risk

It's another sign that “heart disease really begins in adolescence and early adulthood,” researcher says

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/plaque-buildup-in-young-arteries-may-signal-heart-attack-risk/

Officials investigate man's death in ER waiting room

The 52-year-old man’s death followed “a series of breakdowns” in procedure at the upstate New York hospital

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-dies-in-waiting-room-of-new-york-hospital-er/

Palm Oil: The New Fat Under Fire

As trans fats disappear or decline in foods, scientists shift attention to palm oil, citing both health and environmental concerns.

From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20170209/palm-oil-the-new-fat-under-fire?src=RSS_PUBLIC

ODC supports bill to repeal medical device tax

The Organized Dentistry Coalition is urging Congress to repeal the "burdensome excise tax" on medical devices.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/february/odc-asks-congress-to-repeal-medical-device-tax

Conservatives Urge Speedup Of Health Law Repeal

Remarks by Sen. Mike Lee and Reps. Jim Jordan and Mark Meadows reflect growing uncertainty about Republicans’ path to overhaul Obamacare.

From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/20170208/conservatives-urge-speed-up-of-health-law-repeal-dismiss-calls-for-caution?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Confessions of a breakfast skipper

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As a doctor and a parent, I feel a certain obligation to model healthy behaviors. Even if I were neither, I’d do my best to make healthy choices. And, mostly, I do. I exercise regularly, I pay attention to what I eat and I try to eat reasonable portions of healthy foods. But I regularly break a cardinal rule of healthy living: I skip breakfast.

Is that so wrong? Apparently, most people think so. Ask anyone and my guess is that you’ll hear this a lot: “Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” And it makes some sense. When you get up in the morning you’ve probably just endured the longest period of fasting for the day. And that’s probably true even if you’re a late night snacker (like me).

But, a new study suggests that skipping breakfast may not be as bad for you as commonly believed.

Researchers enrolled healthy kids, ages 8 to 10, and repeatedly measured attention, impulsiveness, memory, verbal learning, and speed of processing information. For each of these measures, the kids did no better (or worse) on the days they ate breakfast compared to the days they didn’t. Of course, this study only assessed the short-term impact of breakfast on healthy school-age kids. The findings could have been quite different if it included “habitual breakfast skippers,” adults, or people who don’t get adequate nutrition.

What about past research?

Several past studies have demonstrated beneficial effects of eating breakfast on the academic performance, behavior, and psychological function of kids. But most of these studies were also short-term, small, and therefore not definitive. In fact, some of the largest and best studies showed no impact. The biggest benefits of breakfast have been noted among “nutritionally vulnerable” children — that is, kids with the poorest nutrition get the most from eating breakfast regularly.

Breakfast and weight: it’s complicated

Studies on adults are far fewer and the findings are similarly inconsistent and inconclusive. Several have examined the impact of eating breakfast on weight. It might seem counterintuitive that skipping a meal might lead to weight gain, but that’s just what a widely quoted 2007 study suggested: people who choose to skip breakfast tend to be overweight or obese significantly more often than those who eat breakfast. However, such studies have been criticized because of the real possibility that a factor other than breakfast habit might be responsible for the higher rates of obesity among breakfast skippers. Supporting this concern is a recent study finding that people who eat breakfast are more health conscious and exercise more regularly. While one of the largest studies to date found that eating breakfast had no consistent effect on rates of obesity or being overweight, a 2013 study found that adults who skipped breakfast actually consumed fewer calories by the end of the day.

The inconsistency noted in past research may be due to these recent observations:

• people who skip breakfast tend to eat more than breakfast eaters later in the day
• those who eat breakfast tend to be more physically active early in the day than breakfast skippers
• some people actually lose weight when skipping breakfast, because even if they eat more at lunch, it’s often not enough to make up for the average breakfast.

So, what?

These latest studies suggest that eating breakfast may not be as essential as many believe — but they are also unlikely to be the last words on the subject. We need more and better research into how breakfast (and other meals) affect health and disease. But, from the available evidence, I’d say the idea that breakfast is the most important meal of the day may be a myth. In fact, we should probably be paying more attention to what and how much we eat rather than focusing on when.

If you’re like me and you aren’t particularly hungry first thing in the morning, feel free to buck the “must-eat-breakfast” trend. After reviewing the available research, I’m feeling less guilty about my breakfast skipping habit.

The post Confessions of a breakfast skipper appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Robert H. Shmerling, MD http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/confessions-of-a-breakfast-skipper-2017020911073

Opioids and Alcohol a Dangerous Cocktail

Drinking while taking the painkillers can hamper breathing, especially among seniors, study finds

From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20170208/opioids-and-alcohol-a-dangerous-cocktail?src=RSS_PUBLIC

1 in 3 Believe Obamacare, ACA Different: Survey

1 in 3 Believe Obamacare, ACA Different: Survey

From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/20170208/obamacare-affordable-care-act-survey?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Bone and joint problems associated with diabetes

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/diabetes/art-20049314

Germs: Understand and protect against bacteria, viruses and infection

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/infectious-diseases/in-depth/germs/art-20045289

Healthy breakfast: Quick, flexible options

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/food-and-nutrition/art-20048294

Ohio clinic accused of false Alzheimer's diagnoses

More than 50 people are suing Sherry-Ann Jenkins of Ohio. She is accused of falsely diagnosing dozens of people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. They claim she "lacked the training, education, licensing, and credentials to treat and diagnose patients with cognitive disorders." Michelle Miller reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/ohio-clinic-accused-of-false-alzheimers-diagnoses/

Bone and joint problems associated with diabetes

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/diabetes/art-20049314

Germs: Understand and protect against bacteria, viruses and infection

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/infectious-diseases/in-depth/germs/art-20045289

Healthy breakfast: Quick, flexible options

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/food-and-nutrition/art-20048294

Molecular breast imaging

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/tests-procedures/molecular-breast-imaging/basics/definition/prc-20129600